A man, who was recently arrested for trespassing on a property in a city in Japan’s Kyushu, has said he has broken into more than 1,000 homes. ( read original story ...)
Japan Manufacturing PMI declines to 49.0 in November, confirmed at 8-month low
The au Jibun Bank Japan Manufacturing PMI declined to 49.0 in November 2024, marking the lowest figure since March, after a final 49.2 in October, matching the preliminary estimates, marking the fifth ...
Homeless people forcibly removed from closed center for day laborers in Osaka
The Osaka District Court on Dec. 1 went ahead with the forced removal of homeless people living on the grounds of a closed support facility f ... ( read original story ...)
Excavated Jomon era ruins near Tokyo opened to visitors
Hundreds of people have gathered at an archaeological site in Kanagawa Prefecture near Tokyo to see the ruins of an ancient settlement dating back thousands of years. ( read original story ...)
Osaka eviction of homeless from former welfare center sparks protest
Protesters clashed with police in defense of the homeless individuals, who they say are day laborers who contributed to building the city. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Q3 capex accelerates, firms case for more rate hikes
Japanese corporate spending on plant and equipment accelerated in the third quarter, signalling solid domestic demand was underpinning the country's fragile economic recovery and strengthening the ... ( read original story ...)
CVC-Backed FineToday Postpones IPO Citing Market Conditions
Japanese personal-care business FineToday Holdings Co. said it will postpone its planned Dec. 17 listing, citing market conditions.
Japan’s Q3 corporate capex accelerates, strengthens case for further rate hikes
By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese corporate spending on plant and equipment accelerated in the third quarter, signalling that solid domestic demand was underpinning the country's fragile ...
Kioxia’s IPO set to reshape memory industry
Japanese NAND manufacturer Kioxia has secured approval for its initial public offering (IPO) on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, scheduled for 18. South Korean SK Hynix may acquire shares in Kioxia, ...
Japan’s factory activity falls at fastest pace in 8 months, PMI shows
Japan's factory activity shrank at the fastest pace in eight months in November as soft demand prompted firms to trim production, a private-sector survey showed on Monday. The final au Jibun Bank ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s stronger Q3 corporate capex points to solid domestic demand
Japanese corporate spending on plant and equipment rose 8.1% year-on-year in the third quarter, Ministry of Finance data showed on Monday, signalling that solid domestic demand was underpinning the ... ( read original story ...)
Russia and China Stage Nuclear Bomber Exercise in Sea of Japan
South Korean fighter jets were scrambled as Russian and Chinese bombers entered the country's air-defense zone. ( read original story ...)
Hongkongers pour fresh capital into Japan’s booming hospitality sector
The favourable view of Japan's hospitality sector is underpinned by the country's improving economic prospects From individuals to large companies, Hong Kong-based investors are flocking to Japan's ... ( read original story ...)
Pro-Russian hackers hit Japan with DDoS attacks over military ties to the US
On October 11, 2024, three days before the attacks, Russia reiterated its concerns. In response, two pro-Russian hacktivist groups, NoName057 and the Russian Cyber Army Team, launched a coordinated ... ( read original story ...)
Amidst 2025 preseason chronicles, Naomi Osaka teases she’s writing a book … maybe
The revelation came from the four-time Grand Slam champion amidst her posts chronicling her preseason training with coach Patrick Mouratoglou, sharing snapshots from the early days of their ... ( read original story ...)
What Crypto Investors Can Expect From A Pro-Crypto SEC
A pro-crypto SEC has the potential to reshape crypto markets . NurPhoto via . With the Trump transition team considering several candidates for the head of the SEC, fo ...